Texas Missions
Nuestra Señora de la Concepción del Socorro
Established in 1682 as mission for Piros, Thanos, and Jemes Indians. Originally located about 12 leagues from Guadalupe Mission at Paso del Norte and about 7.5
Nuestra Señora del Carmen
Established in 1681, and later dedicated Corpus Christi de la Ysleta, 1690;
Mission Se-ora de los Dolores de los Ais
Also known as Dolores Mission, was established 1716 by the Domingo Ramon expedition. Abandoned due to French invasion in 1719; restored in 1721
The Alamo
The most famous spot in Texas, where 189 defenders fell on March 6, 1836, after repeated attacks by Mexican General Santa Anna's army. Mission San Antonio de Valero (The Alamo) was established in 1718
Mission Nuestra Senora de la Purisma Concepcion
Established in 1731, more than 20 years under construction. Massive church with twin towers and cupola is oldest unrestored stone church in U.S., standing as completed in 1755
Mission San Francisco de la Espada
Established 1731
Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo
Known as the Queen of Missions, is both a State and National Historic Site. Founded 1720; church built between 1768-82
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Like both Espada and Concepcion, established 1731